Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 7-13-26
Iraq Is At The Top Of Jordanian Export Importers With 323 Million Dinars
Money and business Economy News – Baghdad Iraq topped the list of countries importing from Jordan, in terms of the value of exports issued through the certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce during the first half of this year, recording imports amounting to about 323 million Jordanian dinars.
Iraq Is At The Top Of Jordanian Export Importers With 323 Million Dinars
Money and business Economy News – Baghdad Iraq topped the list of countries importing from Jordan, in terms of the value of exports issued through the certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce during the first half of this year, recording imports amounting to about 323 million Jordanian dinars.
According to statistical data of the Amman Chamber of Commerce, the value of certificates of origin issued by the Chamber for the export of goods and goods to Arab and foreign countries during the first six months of 2026 amounted to about 768 million Jordanian dinars, an increase of 25.2 percent compared to the same period in 2025, which recorded 613 million Jordanian dinars.
It is noteworthy that every 100 dollars, equal to approximately 70 Jordanian dinars.
The data showed that Iraq came at the forefront of the largest importing countries by value, with a value of about 323 million Jordanian dinars through 1343 certificates of origin, ahead of Switzerland, which reached the value of Jordan's exports to 92 million dinars, then the UAE with 57 million dinars, Saudi Arabia with 43 million dinars, and Egypt with 40 million dinars.
The number of certificates of origin issued during the first half of this year reached 20,548 certificates, compared to 18,354 certificates during the same period last year, an increase of 12 percent.
The Jordanian and foreign exports re-exported through certificates of origin included foreign products worth 361 million dinars, in addition to agricultural exports worth 103 million dinars, industrial exports of 99 million dinars, and an Arab origin of about 79 million dinars https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=71258
Continued Works Of The Double Line Of The Baghdad-Karbala Railway
Money and business Economy News – Baghdad The Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Railways, Makki Jaber, confirmed the continuation of the work of the project of the double line Baghdad - Karbala clip Youssefia Mahmoudia, who will enter the service during the next 40th visit
The general manager said that the line will contribute to increasing the number of daily flights and reducing the time of each of them, as well as contributing to the absorption of larger numbers during million visits
Jaber explained that the operation of the dual line allows simultaneous movement of trains in both directions without the need to stop to make way for the passage of the corresponding trains, which is reflected in the flow of operation and commitment to flight schedules https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=71265
Parliament Is Preparing To Introduce The Law Of "First Housing" To Provide Housing For Every Iraqi Family
Money and business Economy News — Baghdad The House of Representatives is preparing to put forward a proposal for a law called "first housing", which aims to oblige the federal government and local governments to provide first housing for each Iraqi family.
The head of the Finance Committee, Uday al-Tamimi, said in a statement to the official newspaper that "the committee is working on the preparation of the proposal of the law (first housing), which aims to oblige the federal government and local governments to provide first housing for each Iraqi family," noting that "the proposal will be presented soon to public opinion to see its details and objectives."
In the file of anti-corruption, Tamimi stressed that "the House of Representatives continues to activate its supervisory role through interrogations and parliamentary questions and hosting officials," adding that "the next stage will witness the opening of new files related to corruption cases, foremost of which is the port file," stressing "the need to deal with it transparently and inform the public of the results of investigations, as well as review other files belonging to previous governments, as one of the priorities of supervisory work during the next phase. "
He pointed out that "the campaign to combat corruption enjoys broad popular support," pointing out that "the Constitution guarantees the rights of any accused until proven guilty in accordance with due process, but this does not conflict with the further prosecution of corruption files and accountability of negligent according to the law."
Al-Tamimi stressed that "the House of Representatives will continue to perform its supervisory duty in order to enhance the protection of public money and consolidate the principles of transparency and accountability." https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=71302
Zaidi leaves Baghdad for Washington
Money and business Economy News _ Baghdad Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi left Baghdad at dawn on Monday for the United States on an official visit to a large government and economic delegation.
The dialogues and meetings that will be held during Zaidi’s visit to Washington will be based on the strategic framework agreement between Iraq and the United States, and will focus on enhancing cooperation in a number of issues, most notably energy, economy, investment, development and education.
It will also include the meetings of the Iraqi Prime Minister with members of the US Congress, in addition to his participation in a Gulf conference in the US capital to discuss the repercussions of the Iranian war. https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=71297
Al-Zaidi: Washington's Visit Aims To Consolidate Iraq As A Reliable Economic Partner
Money and business Economy News – Baghdad Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said on Monday that his visit to Washington aims to consolidate the status of Iraq as a reliable economic partner.
Al-Zaidi said in a blog post on the (X) platform: "Today we are heading to Washington, at the head of a government and economic delegation, determined to translate the strength of Iraqi-American relations into real economic and investment partnerships, which open wider horizons for cooperation in energy, technology, infrastructure, the digital economy, and financing partnerships."
He added: "Our goal is clear, which is to attract investments, transfer expertise, diversify the economy, and create job opportunities, in a way that enhances the development process, and consolidates Iraq's position as a reliable partner and an active element in the stability and prosperity of the region https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=71309
Finance Of Kurdistan: Depositing The Financing Of June Salaries And Starting Distribution After The Completion Of Procedures
Money and business Economy News – Baghdad The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Regional Government announced on Monday the deposit of the financing of June salaries in its bank account, stressing that the distribution of salaries will begin after the completion of financial procedures and receipt of the amount from the Central Bank of Iraq.
The ministry said in a statement that the amount of 841 billion and 161 million dinars was deposited in the bank account of the Ministry of Finance and Economy with the branch of Erbil of the Central Bank of Iraq, to finance the salaries of employees and salary earners in the Kurdistan region.
She added that, as of last month, the Federal Ministry of Finance deducted 120 billion dinars from the total funding, as the share of the federal treasury of non-oil revenues of the region for the month of June.
The ministry explained that the Federal Ministry of Finance also did not send the amount of 3 billion and 326 million and 931 thousand dinars from the financing of the salaries of June, indicating that this amount represents the benefits of the salaries of the previous months for civilian and military retirees.
The ministry confirmed that after completing the procedures and receiving the amount in cash from the Erbil branch of the Central Bank of Iraq, the list of salaries will be published, and the distribution of June salaries will begin as soon as possible
https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=71323
Iraq 8th Arab in Foreign Investments for 2025
Money and business Economy News – Baghdad A ranking issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) showed that Iraq ranked eighth in the Arab world in terms of FDI inflows during 2025.
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - The World Investment Report 2026, Iraq ranked eighth in the Arab world among the largest Arab countries receiving foreign direct investment during 2025, after recording investment flows of 0.4 billion dollars.
The UAE topped the Arab list with foreign direct investment of $ 63 billion, followed by Kuwait with $ 36 billion, followed by Saudi Arabia with $ 27 billion, while Qatar came in fourth place with $3.3 billion.
The rest of the list included Morocco with investments of $ 0.8 billion, Egypt $ 0.7 billion, Bahrain $ 0.6 billion, Iraq $ 0.4 billion, Lebanon $ 0.3 billion, and finally Oman with $ 0.2 billion https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=71312
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BRICS Pushes Ahead With Alternative Trade Systems as Global Financial Competition Intensifies
BRICS nations are accelerating efforts to expand trade using local currencies and alternative payment systems while the United States signals additional trade measures, highlighting the growing competition over the future structure of the global financial system.
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BRICS Pushes Ahead With Alternative Trade Systems as Global Financial Competition Intensifies
BRICS nations are accelerating efforts to expand trade using local currencies and alternative payment systems while the United States signals additional trade measures, highlighting the growing competition over the future structure of the global financial system.
Overview
BRICS leaders continue expanding cooperation on cross-border trade and payment infrastructure designed to reduce dependence on traditional dollar-based settlement systems.
The United States is responding with renewed trade pressure, signaling that countries adopting policies viewed as harmful to U.S. interests could face additional tariffs.
Although the U.S. dollar remains the world's dominant reserve currency, competition over global trade architecture continues to intensify.
Key Developments
1. BRICS Expands Financial Cooperation
BRICS continues to strengthen cooperation on local currency settlement, cross-border payment systems, and financial infrastructure. Rather than creating a single common currency, member nations are focusing on improving payment networks that allow more trade to be settled without relying exclusively on the U.S. dollar.
2. Payment Infrastructure Remains the Primary Focus
The group's emphasis remains on modernizing international payment rails, improving settlement efficiency, and expanding financial connectivity among member nations. These initiatives are viewed as long-term projects rather than immediate replacements for the existing global financial system.
3. U.S. Signals Additional Trade Pressure
The Trump administration indicated it is prepared to continue using tariffs and trade negotiations as part of its broader economic strategy. Proposed measures are intended to encourage trading partners to maintain open trade relationships with the United States while discouraging policies viewed as undermining American economic interests.
4. Dollar Dominance Faces Gradual Competition
Despite increased discussion surrounding de-dollarization, analysts continue to note that the U.S. dollar remains the world's leading reserve and international trade currency. However, the expansion of alternative payment systems could gradually diversify how global commerce is settled over time.
5. Financial Architecture Continues to Evolve
The growing use of digital payment technology, regional settlement systems, and local currency trade reflects an ongoing modernization of global finance. Rather than a sudden shift, most economists view these developments as part of a gradual evolution toward a more multipolar financial system.
Why It Matters
The future of global finance is increasingly centered on payment infrastructure rather than a single reserve currency. As countries build new settlement systems and diversify trade relationships, the international financial system continues evolving alongside geopolitical competition.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Foreign currency investors should pay close attention to changes in global payment systems, trade settlement, and reserve diversification. While these changes are occurring gradually, they could influence long-term currency demand, international capital flows, and central bank reserve management.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 2 – Trade
Expanding local currency settlement and alternative payment networks could gradually reshape international trade by providing additional options outside traditional dollar-based settlement.
Pillar 3 – Assets
As nations diversify financial relationships, central banks may continue adjusting reserve portfolios, balancing the U.S. dollar with gold and other reserve assets.
Pillar 4 – Technology
Modern digital payment infrastructure and cross-border settlement systems are becoming increasingly important as countries seek faster, more efficient international financial transactions.
This is not simply about BRICS or the U.S. dollar—it reflects the continuing transformation of global trade, payment infrastructure, and financial architecture as nations seek greater flexibility in how they conduct international commerce.
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The Latest Flashing Exit Sign for the US Dollar
The Latest Flashing Exit Sign for the US Dollar
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) July 13, 2026
Washington has a comforting story about Social Security: yes, the trust fund is running out of money, but not until 2032. That leaves six more years to form the commissions, schedule the hearings, and study a problem that has been obvious for decades.
But last week, a man who used to run the numbers for Social Security itself explained why even a measly six years is optimistic.
The Latest Flashing Exit Sign for the US Dollar
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) July 13, 2026
Washington has a comforting story about Social Security: yes, the trust fund is running out of money, but not until 2032. That leaves six more years to form the commissions, schedule the hearings, and study a problem that has been obvious for decades.
But last week, a man who used to run the numbers for Social Security itself explained why even a measly six years is optimistic.
Jason Fichtner is the former chief economist of the Social Security Administration, which means he spent years inside the building watching the program's finances deteriorate.
According to the latest annual report from Social Security's own trustees, the program's main trust fund will be empty by late 2032. From that moment, incoming payroll taxes cover only 78% of scheduled benefits, which means an automatic 22% cut for every retiree in America.
But Fichtner recently told CNBC that the real deadline has nothing to do with 2032, because the bond market will move first.
He said that well before 2032, “the bond market looks and says, ’Well, you guys have 12 months to get your act in order; you’re going to be looking for another $600-plus billion a year,” which is why, “Fiscal strain could come earlier than trust fund depletion.”
Cutting grandma's check by 22% overnight is the closest thing to guaranteed electoral suicide that exists in American politics. So they'll do what they always do and borrow the difference. Fichtner and economist Veronique de Rugy calculate that filling the gap means roughly $600 billion in new borrowing in the first year, growing to about $700 billion a year by 2036.
And that money doesn't appear out of thin air. The Treasury borrows from the same pool of savings that everyone else uses, the pool that funds mortgages, car loans, and business investment. When the world's largest borrower suddenly demands another $600 billion a year from that pool, the price of money goes up for everybody.
Markets are forward-looking. An investor buying a 10-year Treasury today is holding paper that matures years after the trust fund runs dry, so the question of whether Congress will fix Social Security is already priced into that bond, every single day. Investors won't wait politely until the checks shrink in 2032. They will reprice the moment congressional inaction looks locked in, a year or more ahead of the deadline, exactly as Fichtner describes.
And inaction is the base case. Nine months into fiscal year 2026, the federal deficit has already reached $1.4 trillion according to the Congressional Budget Office, running ahead of last year's pace. This is happening with no major crisis draining the coffers, with the economy growing and unemployment low.
Meanwhile, the lenders who would have to fund all this new borrowing are backing away.
The dollar has fallen roughly 8% from its early 2025 peak. In March alone, foreign holdings of US Treasuries fell by about $240 billion, with Japan selling nearly $48 billion and China unloading another $41 billion. China's holdings now sit at their lowest level since 2008. The single largest pools of foreign capital on the planet are quietly reducing their exposure to the very asset Washington needs them to buy more of.
Worse, they are actively looking for the exits.
And on July 9, the European Parliament voted 416 to 169 to push the digital euro into final negotiations, and the stated goal is to reduce Europe's dependence on non-EU payment providers like Visa and Mastercard, which currently handle 61% of card payments in the eurozone.
That is a bureaucratic way to say: Europe no longer wants its money to be forced to move through American companies.
Consider how deep the dollar's dominance runs today: when France-based Airbus sells a jet to Air France, the price tag is in US dollars. A French company selling to a French airline, and the invoice is still written in Washington's currency.
That is the system Europe's political class just voted, by a two-to-one margin, to start engineering its way out of. Every step in that direction shrinks the pool of foreigners who need dollars, and fewer people who need dollars means fewer natural buyers for US government debt.
The real deadline for the fallout from Social Security’s 2032 depletion is whenever the bond market decides Congress won't act. And every lender heading for the exit moves that date closer, because a thinner pool of buyers means the repricing, when it comes, will be sharper.
Higher interest rates arriving years ahead of schedule would hit an economy that runs entirely on cheap debt. The government's interest bill, corporate borrowing, mortgages, the whole structure assumes money stays affordable. And the foreign lenders who could soften that blow by absorbing the new supply are already leaving.
Congress, in other words, is planning around a deadline that exists only on paper.
The bond market keeps its own calendar. And nobody in Washington seems to have asked what happens if the market's calendar runs faster than theirs.
To your freedom, James Hickman Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC
Rob Cunningham: The SWIFT ISO 20022 Transition is a Foundational Event
Rob Cunningham: The SWIFT ISO 20022 Transition is a Foundational Event
7-13-2026
The SWIFT ISO 20022 transition is a foundational event in the modernization of the global financial system because it upgrades the language by which trillions of dollars of financial activity are communicated, interpreted, monitored, and processed.
The significance is not about one network replacing another. The significance is that the entire financial ecosystem is moving toward a common, richer, machine-readable standard.
Rob Cunningham: The SWIFT ISO 20022 Transition is a Foundational Event
7-13-2026
The SWIFT ISO 20022 transition is a foundational event in the modernization of the global financial system because it upgrades the language by which trillions of dollars of financial activity are communicated, interpreted, monitored, and processed.
The significance is not about one network replacing another. The significance is that the entire financial ecosystem is moving toward a common, richer, machine-readable standard.
Historically, global payments have suffered from fragmentation:
• different message formats
• incomplete beneficiary information
• manual reconciliation
• compliance friction
• slow correspondent banking chains
ISO 20022 directly addresses the information layer by creating a more precise financial data structure. When every participant – from banks to payment systems to clearing infrastructures – can exchange standardized data, automation and interoperability become dramatically easier.
That matters because value transfer requires two things:
1- A trusted MESSAGE describing the transaction
2- A mechanism to actually move and settle VALUE
• SWIFT and ISO 20022 primarily operate in the first domain: communication, instruction, and information exchange.
• XRPL/XRP, RippleNet-related infrastructure, and Stellar operate in the second domain: digital asset transfer, liquidity movement, and settlement.
The convergence point is this:
A globally standardized financial messaging layer makes it easier for different settlement technologies to communicate and integrate.
That is the architectural importance.
A useful analogy:
ISO 20022 is like creating a universal language and grammar for financial communication.
Settlement networks are like the transportation systems that move the goods.
Our world becomes far more efficient when the language describing the shipment is standardized and universally understood.
The broader implication is that financial institutions are preparing for a world where:
• payments can be more automated,
• compliance can become more data-driven,
• liquidity can be optimized,
• settlement can become faster and more transparent.
The importance of this October 2026 transition is therefore civilizational infrastructure-level, because money is ultimately INFORMATION PLUS TRUST.
Improving the information layer changes what is possible for the entire financial system.
From the perspective of digital asset networks like XRPL and Stellar, the critical question becomes less “will they replace SWIFT?” and more:
Which proven networks can provide the greatest utility, reliability, liquidity, compliance compatibility, and trust within this new standardized financial architecture?
That is the real competitive landscape being created by this transition.
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Clare: Al-Zaidi Heads to US to Transition Ties into Long-Term Economic Partnership
Iraqi Government Spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi
Daban Mohammed 7/12/2026
Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi announced that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faeh al-Zaidi will lead a high-level delegation to the United States on Monday to sign key memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sectors.
Al-Zaidi will be accompanied by several cabinet ministers, the Central Bank Governor, and private investors from the energy and banking sectors.
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Clare: Al-Zaidi Heads to US to Transition Ties into Long-Term Economic Partnership
Iraqi Government Spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi
Daban Mohammed 7/12/2026
Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi announced that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faeh al-Zaidi will lead a high-level delegation to the United States on Monday to sign key memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sectors.
Al-Zaidi will be accompanied by several cabinet ministers, the Central Bank Governor, and private investors from the energy and banking sectors.
Channel8 earlier reported that the delegation will discuss key security, economic, and banking issues with U.S. officials, with a central focus on drawing American investments into Iraq's oil, electricity, and natural gas sectors.
Al-Zaidi previously stated that his trip to Washington is "not just a routine protocol visit" and that Iraq "prioritizes American companies" as it actively pivots from military to economic ties.
Al-Aboudi: Al-Zaidi's US Visit to Prioritize Balanced Ties
Al-Aboudi told a press conference on Sunday that the visit aims to build balanced foreign relations based on mutual interests, noting that al-Zaidi will hold crucial meetings with President Trump and financial institutions to turn these dialogues into real progress.
He stressed that the visit aims to strengthen ties with Washington, with discussions focusing primarily on developing economic and investment relations.
Al-Aboudi highlighted that the visit aims to boost Iraq's regional presence by prioritizing talks with the U.S. on economic cooperation, development, and investment in the energy, trade, and technology sectors.
Economic Partnership and Focus on Energy and Framework Integrity
The spokesperson noted that unlike previous visits, "its primary theme is the economy," emphasizing that all new agreements will remain fully based on the existing Strategic Framework Agreement.
He emphasized that upcoming Iraq-U.S. energy agreements will bring in specialized American firms to boost oil and gas production and build alternative export routes to avoid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Haider al-Aboudi further emphasized that the bilateral dynamic will transition from "crisis management to a long-term economic partnership." LINK
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Clare: Iraq’s prime minister: Why I’m coming to Washington
My government is disarming militias, strengthening the rule of law and opening the country to American investment.
July 12, 2026 at 7:15 a.m. EDTToday at 7:15 a.m. EDT
Iraqi lawmakers at a parliamentary session in which Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi received a vote of confidence in Baghdad on May 14. (Murtadha Al-Sudani/Anadolu/Getty Images)
By Ali al-Zaidi
Ali al-Zaidi is the prime minister of the Republic of Iraq.
Iraq is experiencing a defining moment of national reform, one long anticipated by every segment of society. It has been a difficult road since the transformation of 2003 and the end of dictatorship. Iraqis have striven to rebuild institutions, fight terrorism and reinforce the country’s unity.
Since being sworn into office in May, my priority has been to build the kind of state that all Iraqis can be proud of. I lead a government committed to ensuring that the state possesses the legitimate monopoly on the use of force. In less than 60 days, my government has made progress on disarming a significant number of armed groups and opening the door for their integrating into state institutions. And I have worked on strengthening the rule of law and providing opportunities and essential services.
I have also made a firm commitment to the Iraqi people that Sept. 30 — the date marking the end of the Coalition forces’ mission in Iraq — will also mark the beginning of a new phase of ambitious partnership with the United States.
This week, I will be traveling to Washington, where I look forward to meaningfully deepening that partnership. I want to move the relationship beyond crisis management to opportunity creation — particularly opportunities that have a measurable economic impact. In my meeting with President Donald Trump, I will present concrete ways in which we can make that vision a reality.
President Trump prioritizes results. I share that same approach. Our discussions will focus on investment. We want leading American companies to consider opportunities in developing Iraq’s infrastructure, its energy sector, manufacturing, technology and digital economy.
Iraq will do its part in pushing through vital reforms. My experience in business has taught me that global confidence, stability, clarity of vision and an attractive investment climate are necessary for transforming aspirations into tangible economic progress.
At the same time, regional stability is vital for my country’s development. Iraq possesses the resources to become a leading economic hub in the region, with one of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, abundant natural resources, a capable workforce and a substantial domestic market. The U.S. is indispensable for advancing international peace and expanding trust and cooperation between Iraq and its neighbors.
Conflicts and wars only widen the circle of those who suffer while diminishing opportunities for the development that underpins prosperity.
Iraq, too, can be a partner for regional stability. I will also be discussing ways to advance the Strategic Framework Agreement and expand cooperation in education, training and technology transfer, as well as the continued development of Iraq’s security capabilities to protect our people’s achievements.
Iraqis have endured war, dictatorship and terrorism. Today, they understand that the time has come to write a new chapter in Iraq’s relationship with the world and with its strategic partners, one founded on integration into the global economic and financial system. I carry to the United States a message of confidence: that a sovereign Iraq stands apart from regional alignments and conflicts, and chooses instead the path of development, with an open hand extended to its friends.
Great nations are not shaped by chance. They are built through a conscious determination that seizes the right historical moment when hope is joined to wisdom, and through leadership that chooses to build bridges to the future. That is the choice Iraqis have made. I look forward to realizing that future with our American friends.
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Frank26 Pips are partial movements of a currency rate. Two days before the 10th we saw that the dinar was gaining value against the dollar in the street markets. Yesterday we saw it wasn't doing so much [going up] but it was jumping all over. Then today...the IQD is slightly up. I don't care if it's slightly. It's going up. We need to see the direction to be upward like walking up a staircase...I'm extremely excited that what we wanted to see, we're seeing.
Militia ManASYCUDA system is a big deal because it's going to support the value or REER (Real Effective Exchange Rate) on into the future. Their focus is on non-oil revenues diversification...
Walkingstick [Iraqi bank friend Aki update] AKI: Zaidi already knows what Trump is going to talk to him about. He's going to talk to him about the movements about [the dinar] on the global market scale now because it has started dedollarizing on the 10th of July...Trump feels Iraq still owes the United States some money...Trump is being bold...
Jeff We at the civilian level will have 90-days to exchange. Countries, central banks, will not have to adhere to the 90-days. Don't confuse central banks with you and I at the civilian level. We will have a 90-day period to get them turned in most likely because they've already done that twice in Iraq. The central banks won't have to adhere to 90 days. The central banks will use it under Basil III compliance to asset back their currency values. Central banks and governments are different than you and I...at the civilian level. Don't mix those two up.
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'10 TIMES Higher' - What SILVER Will Do as Fiat Collapse Accelerates: Alasdair Macleod
Commodity Culture: 7-12-2026
Alasdair Macleod thinks that those sitting on the sidelines hoping for a further drop in the silver price are playing a dangerous game because when silver does move, it moves fast, and as the continued decay of fiat currencies accelerates, the price move up ahead for silver could be legendary.
00:00 Introduction 01:05 Silver is Going Much Higher 03:26 6th Year of Silver Deficit 10:15 China's Silver and Gold Production 12:14 New Hong Kong Gold System 19:50 End of Paper Gold in China 23:26 Energy Crisis and Gold Price 32:15 GDP - The Real Story 40:17 Rise of the Surveillance State
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 7-13-26
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Crypto Markets Watch Inflation, Fed Testimony, and CLARITY Act as Pivotal Week Begins
This week could prove decisive for digital assets as investors monitor new inflation data, Federal Reserve testimony, and progress on the CLARITY Act. Together, these developments may influence interest rate expectations, crypto regulation, and overall market sentiment.
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Crypto Markets Watch Inflation, Fed Testimony, and CLARITY Act as Pivotal Week Begins
This week could prove decisive for digital assets as investors monitor new inflation data, Federal Reserve testimony, and progress on the CLARITY Act. Together, these developments may influence interest rate expectations, crypto regulation, and overall market sentiment.
Overview
June CPI and PPI inflation reports are expected to provide fresh insight into whether inflation continues to moderate.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before Congress, with markets watching closely for clues about future monetary policy.
The CLARITY Act remains in focus as lawmakers continue negotiations on legislation that could establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.
Key Developments
1. Inflation Data Could Influence the Next Fed Decision
Investors are closely watching this week's Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) reports. Economists expect inflation to continue moderating compared with previous readings, which could strengthen expectations that the Federal Reserve may eventually have room to ease monetary policy if inflation continues moving toward its target. Softer inflation has historically been supportive of Bitcoin and other digital assets.
2. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Heads to Capitol Hill
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will deliver the Fed's semiannual monetary policy report before Congress. Lawmakers are expected to question him about inflation, interest rates, economic growth, and the outlook for monetary policy. Investors will analyze every comment for indications of whether the Fed is becoming more dovish or intends to keep interest rates higher for longer.
3. CLARITY Act Negotiations Continue
Negotiations continue on the CLARITY Act, one of the most significant pieces of U.S. digital asset legislation under consideration. Senate committees are working to reconcile different versions of the bill while key provisions remain under discussion. The legislation is designed to provide greater regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies, digital asset exchanges, and blockchain developers.
4. House Hearing Focuses on Digital Asset Innovation
The House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing titled "Building the Future of Finance: How the CLARITY Act Unlocks Innovation." The hearing is expected to examine how clearer regulations could encourage innovation while strengthening consumer protections and maintaining U.S. leadership in digital finance.
5. Markets Prepare for Increased Volatility
The combination of inflation reports, Federal Reserve testimony, and legislative developments could create increased volatility across cryptocurrency and broader financial markets. Investors remain focused on how monetary policy and regulatory certainty will shape capital flows into digital assets during the second half of the year.
Why It Matters
This week's events combine three of the largest forces influencing financial markets—monetary policy, inflation, and digital asset regulation. Together, they will help determine whether investor confidence continues to improve and whether cryptocurrencies benefit from a more supportive economic and regulatory environment.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Interest rate policy and regulatory developments often influence global capital flows and currency markets. A more predictable regulatory framework for digital assets, combined with easing inflation, could encourage broader institutional participation while affecting demand for both traditional and digital financial assets.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1 – Debt
Federal Reserve policy continues to influence borrowing costs, government debt servicing, inflation, and global liquidity, making inflation data one of the most closely watched economic indicators.
Pillar 4 – Technology
The CLARITY Act represents an important step toward establishing clear regulatory rules for blockchain technology and digital assets, supporting innovation while integrating digital finance into the broader financial system.
This is not simply about cryptocurrency prices—it reflects the ongoing convergence of monetary policy, financial regulation, and digital innovation as the global financial system continues to evolve.
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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱
If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.
What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.
For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.
That is not your failure.
Our mission here is different: • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus
Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process
Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.
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What Is Trade Policy?
What Is Trade Policy?
By Ann Logue Published on January 25, 2022
Key Takeaways
Trade policy is a government’s stance on international trade, or a combination of laws and practices that affects imports and exports.
Trade policies can include regulations, tariffs, and quotas.
Some nations want to encourage more trade and pursue open trade policies with certain other nations, while others want to restrict trade and set policies that protect local industries from competition.
Trade policies can have a number of benefits, including economic growth or lower costs of goods.
What Is Trade Policy?
By Ann Logue Published on January 25, 2022
Key Takeaways
Trade policy is a government’s stance on international trade, or a combination of laws and practices that affects imports and exports.
Trade policies can include regulations, tariffs, and quotas.
Some nations want to encourage more trade and pursue open trade policies with certain other nations, while others want to restrict trade and set policies that protect local industries from competition.
Trade policies can have a number of benefits, including economic growth or lower costs of goods.
Definition and Example of Trade Policy
Trade policy refers to a nation’s formal set of practices, laws, regulations, and agreements that govern international trade practices, or imports and exports to foreign countries. Trade policies aim to strengthen the domestic economy. For example, U.S. trade policy aims to strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. industries.12
Alternate Names: commercial policy, international trade policy
Some trade policies are codified into law; others are part of the practices that a nation’s bureaucrats and diplomats follow. They are intended to reflect a national philosophy about international trade.
Trade policies can be aimed at a number of issues related to importing and exporting, such as foreign retaliation, jobs, or tariffs; or they may focus on protecting intellectual property, setting standards that promote collaboration and reduce trade barriers, or establishing trade agreements and trade laws.
For example, in the U.S., the Export Trading Company Act (ETCA) enables U.S. firms to work together to reduce export costs, increase exporting efficiency, and better compete in the global market, among other initiatives. It provides antitrust protection and other benefits to U.S. firms that collaborate on exporting activities. As a result, these firms get the advantage of, for example, reduced shipping costs, better negotiating power, and the ability to fill larger export orders.3
Other trade policies may emphasize finding export markets for goods produced in the country, encouraging travel and tourism from other countries, or limiting and heavily taxing imports to protect local producers.
How a Trade Policy Works
Trade policy is established when a government sets standards and laws regarding international trade.
In some cases, a nation will pursue a more aggressive protectionist policy designed to favor its domestic industries over international competitors. Protectionism policies can include setting quotas on the number of imported goods allowed in a country, imposing tariffs on imported goods, and offering subsidies for domestic producers.
On the other hand, a nation may want to increase international investment and pursue a free trade policy (sometimes called an “open trade policy”) that reduces the barriers to doing business. Many countries establish trade policies between the two extremes, adjusting them as the global economy and domestic political pressures change.4
The U.S. government’s International Trade Administration (ITA) provides information on the trade policies of nations around the world, including specific information for different industries.
Examples of Trade Agreements
A trade agreement occurs when two or more countries agree to the terms of trade, which can include the amount of tariffs and quotas, among other terms. Here are some examples of foreign trade agreements:
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): The USMCA, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 2020, aims to eliminate trade barriers between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada while including some restrictions on importing and exporting.5
The Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR): The CAFTA-DR is a trade agreement between the U.S. and Central America countries El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Guatemala, as well as the Dominican Republic. It aims to promote stronger investment ties and stability.6
Benefits of Trade
Trade expansion can provide a number of economic benefits for a nation. It can fuel economic growth, improve the job market, lower the costs of goods, and raise living standards. Trade expansion results in a wider variety of product options available for consumers and businesses.7
Trade policies that reduce tariffs, quotas, and other barriers on imports generally lead to lower prices and more options for consumers. However, manufacturers that sell goods to domestic customers often prefer a more import restrictive policy.
https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-is-trade-policy-5217002
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Morning 7-13-26
Fresh US-Iran Strikes Drive Oil Prices Higher
2026-07-13 01:16 Shafaq News Oil prices surged over 4% on Monday as energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz remained under threat, with the U.S. and Iran announcing renewed military strikes.
Brent crude futures climbed $3.10, or 4.08%, to $79.11 by 0325 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.95, or 4.11%, to $74.36 a barrel.
Fresh US-Iran Strikes Drive Oil Prices Higher
2026-07-13 01:16 Shafaq News Oil prices surged over 4% on Monday as energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz remained under threat, with the U.S. and Iran announcing renewed military strikes.
Brent crude futures climbed $3.10, or 4.08%, to $79.11 by 0325 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.95, or 4.11%, to $74.36 a barrel.
U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday, hitting dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions, the Central Command said. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they attacked U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic, although Iran declared earlier that it closed the strait after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck.
Some 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transited the strait before the war began at the end of February.
Six vessels transited the strait on Sunday, ship-tracking data from Kpler showed, the lowest number in five weeks.
The escalating attacks cast further doubt on the future of an interim U.S.-Iranian agreement signed last month that aimed to reopen the strait and end the war after a further 60 days of negotiations.
Following the agreement, global oil supply rose by 4.1 million barrels per day in June, but remained 9.4 million bpd below pre-war levels, the International Energy Agency said in its monthly report on Friday.
"Hopes of a relatively quick resolution to the recent skirmishes may be in doubt after tension escalated over the weekend," ANZ analysts said in a note.
IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said the relatively tame rise in oil prices suggested the market was taking the view that the current flare-up represented an escalation within a fragile truce and fell well short of a complete collapse of the ceasefire.
"How accurate that view is remains to be seen," he said in a note.
(REUTERS) https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Fresh-US-Iran-strikes-drive-oil-prices-higher
Gold Drops Over 1% On Oil Surge
2026-07-13 03:05 Shafaq News Gold prices slid more than 1% on Monday as fears of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz drove oil prices sharply higher, reviving expectations of elevated interest rates to combat inflationary pressures from escalating hostilities in the Middle East.
Spot gold dropped 1.5% to $4,060.36 per ounce by 0541 GMT. U.S. gold futures for August delivery were down 1.1% at $4,068.30.
U.S. and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices jumped about 4%, the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields climbed, and share markets slipped in Asia.
"Any breakout of violence in the Gulf is accompanied by pressure on gold," said Nicholas Frappell, global head of institutional markets at ABC Refinery.
"The question is, if the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively or partially closed, does that lead to a deflationary effect, further down the road, that might actually be supportive for gold if you have demand destruction leading to lower economic activity," Frappell added.
Kevin Warsh's first semiannual testimony before Congress as Federal Reserve chair, along with a slate of key U.S. economic data, including June CPI, PPI and retail sales, will be closely watched this week for fresh clues on the economy, inflation and the monetary policy outlook.
Remarks from Fed policymakers, including Vice Chair Michelle Bowman and Governor Christopher Waller, later in the day are also in focus as they could provide insights on how inflationary pressures are affecting the central bank's stance on interest rate hikes.
Traders are currently pricing in a 72% chance of a U.S. Fed interest rate hike in September, up from about 63% last week, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. FEDWATCH/
COMEX gold speculators trimmed their net long positions by 1,964 contracts to 114,854 in the week to July 7, data released on Friday showed, following three consecutive weeks of increases.
Elsewhere, spot silver declined 2.6% to $58.29 per ounce, platinum shed 1.6% to $1,601.92, and palladium fell 2% to $1,251.42.
(REUTERS) https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-drops-over-1-on-oil-surge
Dollar Edges Higher In Baghdad, Erbil
2026-07-13 03:47 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar opened Monday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars.
According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,600 dinars per 100 dollars, up from the previous session’s 153,300 dinars.
In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 154,000 dinars and bought it at 153,000 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 153,350 dinars and buying prices at 153,250 dinars.
https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-edges-higher-in-Baghdad-Erbil
Oil Dominates Iraq's Exports To US At $6.5 Billion In 2025
2026-07-13 04:15 Shafaq News- Baghdad Mineral fuels and oil products accounted for nearly all of Iraq's exports to the United States in 2025, with total Iraqi exports to the US market reaching $6.5 billion, according to Trading Economics data based on US Census Bureau figures.
Crude oil alone was valued at $4.79 billion, while petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals contributed an additional $1.65 billion, bringing total energy exports to $6.45 billion, or 99% of all Iraqi exports to the US market. No single non-energy category exceeded $37 million.
Iraq's exports to the US have followed a consistent downward trend in recent years, from $10 billion in 2022 to $8.9 billion in 2023, $7.7 billion in 2024, and $6.5 billion in 2025.
Read more: Iraq's oil revenues under US financial guard 23 years after invasion
https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-dominates-Iraq-s-exports-to-US-at-6-5-billion-in-2025
Gold Prices Fall In Baghdad And Erbil
2026-07-13 05:05 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil On Monday, gold prices dropped in Baghdad and Erbil, hovering around 875,000 IQD per mithqal, according to Shafaq News market survey.
Gold prices on Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 876,000 IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of 872,000 IQD. The same gold had sold for 880,000 IQD on Sunday.
The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 846,000 IQD, with a buying price of 842,000 IQD.
In jewelry stores, 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 875,000 and 885,000 IQD per mithqal, while Iraqi gold sold for between 845,000 and 855,000 IQD.
In Erbil, 22-carat gold was sold at 924,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 882,000 IQD, and 18-carat gold at 756,000 IQD.
https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-fall-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-2-5
ISX Reports $16M In Weekly Trading
2026-07-13 07:17 Shafaq News- Baghdad The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) recorded nearly 21 billion Iraqi dinars in trading volume last week —roughly $16 million.
According to the recorded data, more than 7.5 billion shares were traded during the week across five trading sessions.
The ISX60 index closed at 1,016.21 points, reflecting a 1% increase from the previous session.
Throughout the week, the exchange executed 4,303 sale and purchase contracts involving 63 listed companies. Shares of 32 companies were not traded because buy and sell orders did not match, while trading in eight companies remained suspended for failing to submit the required disclosures.
Non-Iraqi investors purchased 349,000 shares worth 567 million Iraqi dinars (about $431,000) through 185 transactions, while selling nearly 1 billion shares valued at 2 billion Iraqi dinars (about $1.52M) in 428 transactions.
https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/ISX-reports-16M-in-weekly-trading
Ariel: Things have Already Taken a Major Turn
Ariel: Things have Already Taken a Major Turn
I do not listen to Frank26 since being kicked off the platform some years ago due to conflicting interest on a certain topic. But to follow-up with the caller I will tell you all something that I only shared with my Patreon members. There were two people I spoke to weeks ago who I met on S3-Gladiators which was a private invite-only platform.
And the info they received from their finance team was to prepare their holdings for a potential roll out of this month to come in to start the conversion process. Even with that being said given what Scott Bessent mentioned and what the Iraqi PM is trying to accomplish nobody should be necessarily too surprised at the potential rate change this month or early August.
Ariel: Things have Already Taken a Major Turn
I do not listen to Frank26 since being kicked off the platform some years ago due to conflicting interest on a certain topic. But to follow-up with the caller I will tell you all something that I only shared with my Patreon members. There were two people I spoke to weeks ago who I met on S3-Gladiators which was a private invite-only platform.
And the info they received from their finance team was to prepare their holdings for a potential roll out of this month to come in to start the conversion process. Even with that being said given what Scott Bessent mentioned and what the Iraqi PM is trying to accomplish nobody should be necessarily too surprised at the potential rate change this month or early August.
Because one major thing happened today that further solidifies this narrative. Physical hold just got tokenized today. This is a major component to this entire thing. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Then you have the Clarity Act on deck for this month to bolster everything else that already occurred.
The Iraqi PM only needs two more people to complete his cabinet once he leaves Washington. You all have no idea how fast things are about to happen. Everyone is about to get their marching orders next week. Trump & Patel already rushed back to Washington. So you know things have already taken a major turn. Monday you will see bold action.
TraderApprentice: Frank26 IQD/Iraqi Dinar Bank Story —— This has to be the best 1:49 minutes ever
Watch on X: https://twitter.com/i/status/2075620569274605787
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https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/07/11/prolotario-things-have-already-taken-a-major-turn/
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Get Out Of Fiat Currency: The Monetary Reset Warning
Get Out Of Fiat Currency: The Monetary Reset Warning
Liberty and Finance: 7-11-2026
In a recent deep-dive discussion hosted by Liberty and Finance, renowned economists Dr. Michael Rectenwald and Dr. Mark Thornton shared a sobering analysis of the current trajectory of global monetary policy.
The conversation centered on the emergence of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and what they describe as an accelerating shift toward a more supervised economic environment.
Get Out Of Fiat Currency: The Monetary Reset Warning
Liberty and Finance: 7-11-2026
In a recent deep-dive discussion hosted by Liberty and Finance, renowned economists Dr. Michael Rectenwald and Dr. Mark Thornton shared a sobering analysis of the current trajectory of global monetary policy.
The conversation centered on the emergence of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and what they describe as an accelerating shift toward a more supervised economic environment.
As the world grapples with inflation, technological upheaval, and geopolitical shifts, these experts suggest that the very nature of currency is being redesigned with profound implications for personal privacy and financial autonomy.
At the heart of the discussion is the push for CBDCs, which are often marketed by governments and international institutions as a necessary step toward “financial inclusion.”
The argument is that digital currencies will bring the unbanked—billions of people globally—into the formal financial system. However, Dr. Rectenwald and Dr. Thornton view this through a more critical lens.
They argue that CBDCs represent a transition from traditional money to “programmable money,” a tool that could allow central authorities to monitor, restrict, or influence individual spending habits in real-time.
Unlike physical cash, which offers a degree of anonymity and peer-to-peer freedom, a CBDC is a liability of the central bank. This means every transaction leaves a digital footprint accessible to the state. The experts warn that this infrastructure creates a supervised system where economic participation could, in theory, be tethered to compliance or specific policy goals, effectively ending the era of private financial transactions.
The discussion expertly connects the dots between monetary policy and broader global trends. Currently, the “economic reset” is being fueled by extensive money printing, which the guests argue is being funneled into two primary sectors: military ventures and the build-out of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
The rapid expansion of the money supply to fund these initiatives is a primary driver of ongoing inflationary pressures. By devaluing the currency through expansion, the purchasing power of the average citizen is eroded.
Furthermore, the experts point out that the push for AI is not merely about productivity; it is about building the surveillance and data processing networks necessary to manage a digitalized, centralized economy. In this context, inflation serves as a silent tax that finances the very systems designed to increase oversight of the public.
While there has been legislative pushback in various regions—notably in the United States—to delay the implementation of CBDCs, Rectenwald and Thornton suggest that the momentum has not stalled. Many policy frameworks point toward 2030 as a pivotal year for this digital transition. Despite current delays, the underlying infrastructure is being steadily assembled.
The guests characterize this period as a “looming threat” to traditional economic structures. They argue that the transition to a digital-only system is a core component of a broader economic reset. This reset aims to consolidate power within central institutions, making the financial system more “efficient” from a top-down perspective, but significantly less free for the individual.
The insights provided by Dr. Michael Rectenwald and Dr. Mark Thornton serve as a clarion call for those concerned about the intersection of technology and state power. As we move closer to a potential digital currency era, the choice between convenience and liberty becomes increasingly stark.
For those looking to preserve their economic independence, staying informed and diversifying away from centralized digital systems appears more critical than ever.
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Falters as Military Pressure Mounts and Diplomacy Continues Behind the Scenes
Renewed military strikes, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and continued diplomatic contacts have created a complex situation in which the U.S. and Iran are simultaneously exchanging attacks while keeping channels of communication open through regional mediators.
Overview
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Falters as Military Pressure Mounts and Diplomacy Continues Behind the Scenes
Renewed military strikes, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and continued diplomatic contacts have created a complex situation in which the U.S. and Iran are simultaneously exchanging attacks while keeping channels of communication open through regional mediators.
Overview
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has largely broken down on the battlefield, with both sides accusing each other of violating the interim agreement.
Despite renewed military operations, the United States and Iran have agreed to continue indirect talks, focusing on maritime security and the future of the Strait of Hormuz.
The outcome remains critical for global energy markets, international shipping, and regional stability, making the conflict one of the world's most closely watched geopolitical flashpoints.
Key Developments
1. Ceasefire Weakens as Military Operations Resume
The temporary ceasefire that followed the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has come under severe strain after renewed missile, drone, and military strikes. While neither side has formally withdrawn from diplomacy, recent attacks demonstrate that the security situation remains highly unstable.
2. Talks Continue Despite Escalating Conflict
Although fighting has resumed, diplomacy has not completely collapsed. President Trump confirmed that Iran requested continued negotiations and that the United States agreed to remain engaged. Current discussions are centered primarily on restoring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and preventing a broader regional war.
3. Strait of Hormuz Remains the Central Issue
The strategic waterway continues to dominate negotiations. The United States is demanding unrestricted international navigation, while Iran insists it should retain authority over maritime security in the region. Stability in Hormuz remains essential because a significant share of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas exports transit through the narrow passage.
4. The MOU Has Not Been Abandoned
The Memorandum of Understanding established a framework for reducing hostilities and launching broader negotiations covering maritime security, sanctions, and Iran's nuclear program. Although military events have slowed implementation, the agreement itself continues to serve as the diplomatic foundation for ongoing indirect talks.
5. Long-Term Issues Remain Unresolved
Beyond the immediate fighting, negotiators continue to face difficult issues including Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, regional security, and freedom of navigation. These longstanding disputes make a permanent settlement significantly more difficult than achieving a temporary ceasefire.
Why It Matters
The current situation illustrates that diplomacy and military operations are occurring simultaneously. While renewed strikes have weakened confidence in the ceasefire, continued negotiations indicate that neither side has completely abandoned the possibility of a negotiated settlement. Markets, governments, and energy producers remain focused on whether diplomacy can eventually restore lasting stability.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Geopolitical instability often influences currencies, commodity prices, and investor confidence. Any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could affect inflation, central bank policy, global trade flows, and international financial markets—all of which can influence foreign exchange values.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 2 – Trade
Continued uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz highlights the importance of protecting one of the world's most vital trade corridors. Any disruption to shipping affects global commerce, transportation costs, and supply chains.
Pillar 5 – Energy
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. Stability in the region directly influences global oil and natural gas supplies, energy prices, and inflation expectations.
This is not simply about another military confrontation—it reflects the continuing struggle to balance regional security, global energy supplies, and diplomatic efforts that could shape international trade and financial stability for years to come.
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Reuters – US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait
Reuters – Iran has asked to continue talks and the US agreed, Trump says
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